Surgical Scheduler

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Job description:

The Surgery Scheduler coordinates all aspects of the surgical scheduling process, including obtaining insurance authorizations, scheduling procedures, coordinating pre-operative testing, completing hospital paperwork, and arranging post-surgical care. This role serves as a liaison between physicians, patients, hospitals, and insurance providers to ensure surgeries are scheduled accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule surgeries and coordinate the entire surgical process.
• Verify patient insurance coverage and obtain required authorizations and certifications.
• Complete and submit hospital and surgical documentation.
• Schedule pre-operative labs, medical clearances, and diagnostic testing.
• Educate patients regarding upcoming procedures and surgical requirements.
• Coordinate with physicians, hospitals, and clinical staff to ensure all surgery requirements are met.
• Manage appointment confirmations and rescheduling as needed.
• Provide administrative and clinical support.
• Address insurance or patient account issues and escalate concerns to management.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) and CPR certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of physician office experience required.
• Previous surgery scheduling experience strongly preferred.
• Shot records

Required Knowledge

• Surgical procedures and scheduling processes.
• Insurance verification and authorization procedures.
• Medical terminology, ICD-9 and CPT coding.
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) systems.
• Clinic operations and healthcare regulations.

Key Skills

• Strong multitasking and organizational abilities.
• Excellent customer service and patient communication skills.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build professional relationships with patients, providers, hospitals, and insurance companies.

\nCompany Description

Snelling Staffing has been serving the state of Texas and its surrounding areas for over 50+ years.
Our company is dedicated to matching qualified candidates with excellent career opportunities in efforts to continually build our local business community and economy.

Company Description

Snelling Staffing has been serving the state of Texas and its surrounding areas for over 50+ years.\r\nOur company is dedicated to matching qualified candidates with excellent career opportunities in efforts to continually build our local business community and economy.